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  Halloween is a festival celebrated on October 31st. The name of the holiday means “hallowed” or “holy evening” because it happens the day before All Saints Day(万圣节) .

  It is said that Halloween is the children's New Year's Eve. they dress up with special costumes(服装) , they eat too much, and stay up too late celebrating.

  Children go around the neighbourhood wearing make-up, and dressed masks and colorful costumes. The most common costumes are witches, ghosts, skeletons, and popular TV, movie and storybook characters. Sane costumes are homemade, others are bought in stores. The children go door to door saying “trick or treat” . People give them candy, cookies, fruit or money. Sometimes money is to help UNICEF ( United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) .

  Homes, stores and classrooms are decorated in the traditional Halloween colors, orange and black. Usual decorations are witches, black cats, ghosts, skeletons, and jack-o-lanterns (灯笼) . Jack-o-lanterns are pumpkins that are carved to look like faces. They ace placed on doorway entrances and in windows. Horror movies and ghost stories are shown on TV on this day.

  Adults and older children also celebrate Halloween with parades, festivals and costume parties. Some people create their costumes, other people rent them. Contests are held where the beat costume receives a prize. One of the party events popular with children is dunking(浸泡) for apples. Apples are put in tubs filled with water. People try to get the apples using only their , hands cannot be used.

1.Why is it said that Halloween is the children's New Year's Eve?

[  ]

A.Because Halloween comes the day before All Saints Day.

B.Because only on that day can children go around the neighbourhood.

C.Because children can get money from their parents on Halloween.

D.Because children dress up with special costumes, eat a lot, and stay up late celebrating.

2.Which of the following is NOT true about the common costumes according to the passage?

[  ]

A.They are colorful.

B.Some of the costumes are homemade.

C.They are witches, skeletons, ghosts and popular TV characters, and so on.

D.All of the costumes are homemade.

3.What are the traditional Halloween colors?

[  ]

A.Red and green.

B.Orange and black.

C.Black and white.

D.Orange and brown.

4.Which of the following about Halloween is WRONG?

[  ]

A.Jack-o-lanterns are pumpkins that are carved to look like faces.

B.Adults also celebrate Halloween together with children.

C.Horror movies are shown on 1'V on 31st October.

D.Apples are the favourite fruit people eat on Halloween.

Norah wins big at Grammy Awards

Norah Jones had a sleepless night on February 23. The 23-year-old American jazz singer, who found her voice in the small clubs of New York, dominated(统治)the 45th annual Grammy Awards—the music industry’s most prestigious(赫赫有名的)award ceremony.

She seemed as surprised as everyone else that her first album, “Come Away With Me”, was such a big success. It won her the most wanted awards, including Album of the Year(年度最佳专辑), Song of the Year and Best New Artist.

“I can’t believe this, I feel really blessed and really lucky to have this year, ”said the wide-eyed girl at the ceremony.

Jones grew up in Texas, US, with her mother. Her parents separated before she was born. She began singing in church choirs(唱诗班)at the age of five and started piano lessons two years later.

At the age of 15, Jones entered the High School for the Performing Arts in Washington. She won Best Jazz Singer and Best Original Composition(最佳原创作品)at the 1996 and 1997 Student Music Awards.

She had always enjoyed singing, but felt the piano would be a more solid foundation in life. So Jones chose to study jazz piano music at the University of North Texas for two years before taking a trip to New York City.

The trip started out as a summer vacation. But Jones soon realized she wanted to stay for a while, “The music scene in New York is so huge and exciting. Everything opened up for me. I couldn’t leave, ”she said.

Jones became friends with local songwriters and was inspired(激励)to write her own songs. She began to sing and play the piano in a band. She got her break in 2001 and released “Come Away With Me”the following year.

The album is a blend(融合)of jazz, country and folk-pop. It has now sold more than 6 million copies around the world and has won much praise from the music industry. “She makes an album that people will remember in 20 years. ”said American country singer Faith Hill.

What is jazz?

Jazz is generally thought to have begun in New Orleans, US. It developed in the latter part of the 19th century from African work songs, songs of sorrow and hymns(赞美诗). The character of jazz is spontaneous(自然的)and emotional. It is usually played by small bands made up of a cornet(短号), clarinet(单簧管), trombone(长号)and guitar.

1. Norah Jones had a sleepless night on February 23. From this sentence, we can see she was ________________that night.

A. tired                           B. having difficulties going to sleep

C. excited                              D. too busy to sleep

2. What does the writer mean by saying“…who found her voice in the small clubs of New York” in the first paragraph?

A. She once lost her voice and after some medical treatment in New York, she found her voice.

B. Her experiences in those clubs helped her realized she was a good singer.

C. She started to sing in those clubs.

D. Her experiences in those clubs helped her develop her singing style.

3. At the end of Paragraph 3, the writer uses the description “wide-eyed” to show Norah was________________.

A. a girl with big eyes                  B. very surprised

C. inexperienced                      D. opening her eyes wide

4. Put the events listed below in the correct order.

a. Norah started learning the piano.                         

b. She won Student Music Awards.

c. She studied jazz piano music.                        

d. She sang in church choirs.

e. She took a trip to New York.

A. abcde             B. dabce             C. dcabe            v;   D. abdce

5. At the end of the last paragraph but two(倒数第二段), the writer mentions that “she got her break in 2001”. What does it mean?

A. She got a rest that year.

B. She made some changes that year.

C. She reached a high point that year.

D. A lucky chance appeared and she made some achievement that year.

 

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  ·Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 3 students.

  ·Accommodation(住宿), and other necessary documents(文件)will be ready before you leave.

  ·Applicants will teach their first language only.

  ·Excellent teacher training programs.

  If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply(申请)now.Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required.Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.

  Apply with C.V.and send letters to:

  NOVA France, Mr.Sampy(IHT3/2)

  34, Bd.Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

  Fax:33148014804

  Or visit our website:www.teadyp.com

  The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.

(1)

What is the purpose of the text?

[  ]

A.

To introduce a language school in Japan.

B.

To hire language teachers to work in Japan.

C.

To describe working conditions in Japan.

D.

To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.

(2)

We know from the text that those who are going to Japan will ________.

[  ]

A.

teach English only in Osaka

B.

receive a degree from a university

C.

have free accommodation

D.

get trained for the job

(3)

Before going to Japan, you need ________.

[  ]

A.

to see the manager of NOVA France

B.

to take some computer courses

C.

to write a letter to Japan

D.

to find a place to live

(4)

If you want to work in Japan you should ________.

[  ]

A.

have some working experience

B.

know how to use computers

C.

present good teaching plans

D.

speak several languages

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  Ad.1

  April fool’s party

  On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion.9pm till late.

  Tickets:Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan(US$6)

  Time/date:9 pm, April 1

  Place:Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District

  Tel:8454-0321

  Ad.2

  Language in use

  Enjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing.Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.

  Time/date:7 to 9 pm, March 25

  Place:Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District

  Ad.3

  The "worst" party

  Organized by Ozone Productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.

  Tickets:Free entrance

  Time/date:9 pm, April 1

  Place:Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District

  Tel:6466-8575

  Ad.4

  La Nuit Francaise

  Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous.The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.

  The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.

  Time/date:7 to 10 pm, April 14

  Place:Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel:6462-9110

  Ad.5

  Marco V

  Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.

  Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer.His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor.He was ranked No.15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.

  Tickets:40 yuan(US$4.80)in advance, 50 yuan(US$6)at the door, both include a free drink

  Time/date:10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1

  Place:Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

  Tel:6528-3636

(1)

Which of the following is NOT true of Ad.1 and Ad.3?

[  ]

A.

The two parties will be held on the same day.

B.

The two parties will be held at the same time.

C.

The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.

D.

Some old music will be played at the parties.

(2)

Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?

[  ]

A.

Marco V.

B.

La Nuit Francaise.

C.

Language in use.

D.

The "worst" party.

(3)

We can infer that ________.

[  ]

A.

Marco V is a newly established band

B.

La Nuit Francaise may be French words

C.

the "worst" party will attract a lot of college students

D.

you will enjoy free drink at April fool’s party

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